Inter are on an eight-game winning streak in Serie A at the moment. They will look to keep it going against Sampdoria away from home during the midweek clash.
Sampdoria has lost 2 games in a row coming into this game.
Inter will look to keep the pressure on league leaders AC Milan who are one point ahead in the table.
Statistics & Encounters
Inter have been the dominant side against Sampdoria in a head-to-head comparison.
Sampdoria’s last win against Inter came in 2017.
The last 9 matches between these two teams have produced definitive results, with 7 wins for Inter and two for Sampdoria.
- Inter have picked up 36 points, 24 of which have been collected in their last eight fixtures.
- The last time the Nerazzurri won eight Serie A fixtures in a row was in December 2008.
- Romelu Lukaku has found the net 50 times for Inter in 70 appearances.
Sampdoria Serie A form: LLWWLL
Inter Serie A form: WWWWWW
Suspensions, Injuries, and Team News
Alexis Sanchez and Matias Vecino have resumed full training meanwhile, Pinamonti is battling a knee problem and may not feature in this match.
Romelu Lukaku was subbed off against Crotone due to a thigh strain but according to the latest reports, he should be good to go against Sampdoria.
Sampdoria will miss Manolo Gabbiadini and Alex Ferrari while Ekdal will miss out due to suspension.
Probable Line-Ups
Inter (3-5-2): Handanovic, SKriniar, De Vrij, Bastoni, Hakimi, Barella, Brozovic, Sensi, Darmian, Lautaro, Sanchez
Sampdoria (4-4-2) Audero, Yoshida, Tonelli, Colley, Augello, Antonio Candreva, Verre, Thorsby, Damsgaard, Gaston Ramirez, Fabio Quagliarella
Prediction
Inter: 3
Sampdoria: 1
Inter is flying high at the moment as a team while Lautaro has also found his goal-scoring form. This game should not impose a serious threat to Inter but given what’s at stake, they should not take this match lightly.
